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meia lua

/ˈmaɪə ˈluə/ /ˈmeɪə ˈluːə/
noun
GeneralSports
  1. 1 meia lua (yarım ay tekmesi) countable

Definition (English)

A classic capoeira kick that swings through a wide arc like a half moon, used in many variants from low to high and from front to back.

Example Sentences

  1. A high meia lua passed just over the other player's head.
    Yüksek bir meia lua, diğer oyuncunun başının hemen üstünden geçti.
  2. A clean meia lua finishes back in the ginga without losing balance.
    Düzgün bir meia lua, dengeyi yitirmeden ginga'ya geri döner.